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The Geauga County Auditor is responsible to provide transparency and accountability for your tax dollars.
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First Quarter 2026
The first quarter of 2026 we will be especially busy at your service driven by deadlines:
- Registration of the County’s dog population renewal (licenses) December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026.
- Property Tax Due Dates:
- 2025 Real Estate:
- First half taxes are due February 18, 2026.
- Second half taxes are due July 8, 2026.
- 2026 Manufactured Homes:
- First half taxes are due March 2, 2026.
- Second half taxes are due July 31, 2026.
- 2025 Real Estate:
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Career Opportunities
Thinking of working at the Geauga County Auditor’s Office? If you have an interest in serving our community and the residents of Geauga County we would encourage you to view the available positions listed below or contact us directly.
All other inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Notices
Forever Chasing Your Money
Fraud and Scam Artists
Please be cautious when dealing with people you DO NOT know. When in doubt call the Sheriff for assistance or my office if needed.
Hear About the Winner for the
#1 Dog Contest
The Geauga County Auditor’s Office is proud to announce that the winner of our 2025 #1 Dog Essay contest for Geauga County is Avery Ruthenburg, a 5th grader at Lindsey Elementary School, and her dog Roxy.
Geauga County Auditor Charles Walder presented Avery with the #1 Dog tag and certificate. Avery also received several gifts, and Auditor Walder personally donated $250.00 to her teacher for a class project.
2026
Dog Tags
Beginning December 1, 2025, the 2026 dog tags will be available for purchase online; click the button below to visit the online store.